Artist Birthdays – August 17: LARRY RIVERS

LARRY RIVERS (August 17, 1923 – August 14, 2002)

• Nationality: American
• Field: Painting, sculpture
• Art Movement: Pop
• ARTiFact: His fame grew after an appearance on the television quiz show, The $64,000 Challenge, in 1957 – he won $32,000.
• Artist Quote: “I believe that any art communicates what you’re in the mood to receive.”
• Important Artwork (shown below): Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1953.

Related Links:

• Learn more about the artist Larry Rivers 
• Discover your favorite artists at Park West Gallery